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Audi A1 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Vauxhall Astra?

Audi A1 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,306 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A1 offers barely more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is noticeably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers visibly more boot space – 422 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries only slightly more – 502 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
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Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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